Exodus 12:33 The Egyptians urged the people to hurry and leave the country. “For otherwise,” they said, “we will all die!”
Verse 36 has my attention this morning, specifically the word plundered. Google’s dictionary says plunder (v) means to “steal goods from (a place or person), typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder.” The connotations and synonyms for plunder are all quite negative.
Exodus 12:34 So the people took their dough before the yeast was added, and carried it on their shoulders in kneading troughs wrapped in clothing.
Interestingly, the Google AI overview says, “In the Bible, ‘plunder’ generally refers to goods taken by force, especially during war or conquest, often seen as a manifestation of God’s judgment or provision.” Honestly, I’m not sure what to do with that, just as I’m unsure what to do with verse 36’s “favorable disposed” Egyptians and that the Israelites “plundered” them.
Exodus 12:35 The Israelites did as Moses instructed and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold and for clothing.
Precious Savior, Today I am having a difficult time reconciling “the Egyptians favorably disposed toward the” Israelites while the Israelites “plunder the Egyptians.” It doesn’t feel right, yet I know that You are sovereign, just, and good. Help me to reconcile these discrepancies, and thank You for the curiosity to see and ponder them. Amen.
Exodus 12:36 The Lord had made the Egyptians favorably disposed toward the people, and they gave them what they asked for; so they plundered the Egyptians.
Have a blessed day.